Siemens FPI-32 Operation Manual page 4

Changes to the FPI-32
There have been a significant number of changes made to the FPI-32
from Revision 1.3. These changes provide ease of use and more com-
prehensive compatibility with MXL. The changes are summarized below.
Automatic Searching Algorithm
The FPI-32, when placed in any operational mode (Program, Test, or
Menu), will automatically recognize when a device has been inserted
and/or removed. This simplifies and reduces the number of keystrokes
needed to operate the FPI-32. Generally, the searching algorithm will
properly identify devices within 5 seconds.
Polarity Sensitive
For the searching algorithm to identify each device, the FPI-32 must
have external devices such as TRI/MSI, etc., connected with the proper
polarity. When one of these devices is connected improperly, the searching
algorithm will not find the device. In this case, the display on the FPI-32
reminds the user to try swapping the connect wire to find the device.
Backward Compatibility Device Setting
The FPI-32, in conjunction with certain devices, can be used to replace
older devices. This backward compatibility mode is an enhancement to
and replaces the FPI-32 Revision 1.3 user options 1=MXL and 2=MXL.
Menu Mode
The new Menu Mode provides powerful field debugging capabilities. The
Menu Mode on the FPI-32 Revision 3.2 performs requested MXL wave-
forms (polls) and displays the data returned from the programmed
device.
XL3 Waveforms
The FPI-32 no longer performs XL3 waveforms to test devices. Device
acceptance is based on passing MXL device checking waveforms.
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